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Drive On Beaches in Adelaide and South Australia

South Australia is blessed with stunning family friendly beaches, and scattered around the metro and regional areas of Adelaide are beaches you can drive on! An iconic South Australian family day out, taking the car onto the beach for a day (and filling the car with sandy feet on the way out) is one of our favourite things to do on a hot Adelaide day. We are blessed as one of only two states where beach driving is unregulated, so respecting the...

TreeClimb Salisbury, Harry Bowey Reserve

TreeClimb Salisbury is set to open to the public at the start of 2025! Northern residents and visitors alike will be able to enjoy the high ropes challenges, ziplines and adventure courses in Harry Bowey Reserve, Salisbury Park. This new TreeClimb location will be a fantastic addition to the TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest and TreeClimb Adelaide City courses and we’re calling it the most family-friendly venue, featuring a dedicated course that...

The Square at West Beach Parks

Find it at: Hamra Avenue, West Beach West Beach Parks has unveiled a $2.9 million community square and play space. The December 2024 development is a beautiful open space, tucked in the heart of the West Beach Parks precinct on Hamra Avenue.Developed right on the West Beach coastline, the plan includes the space being utilised for community events, recreation and play. They have also retained natural vegetation. Set on the unique coastal...

Frank Hilton Reserve Maslin Beach

Find it at: Gulf Parade, Maslin Beach Located on the cliff face offering a spectacular 180-degree sea-view, this one is one of the most scenic playgrounds around. The reserve’s large, grassed lawn area is perfect for family activities and from the cliff point you can take pleasure in watching the sun set over one of Adelaide’s prettiest beaches, or study the many rock layers in the ancient cliff-face. Barbecues, shelters, public toilets and a...

Christopher Grove Reserve O’Halloran Hill

Find it at: Christopher Grove, O’Halloran Hill Enter another world through this fun take on imaginative play at Christopher Grove Reserve, O’Halloran Hill. This picturesque reserve offers room for the children to run around and set their imaginations free.Pixies, fairies, goblins and trolls will delight in the whimsical mushroom cubby house, footbridge, dry creek bed and climbing tree tower. Dress up and join in the fun. Picnics and tea...

Hastings Park Sellicks Beach

Find it at: Gulf View Road, Sellicks Beach An absolute gem of a suburban playground, with plenty of space (plus shade!) you will find the following here; sandpit and digger multiple slides and swings older playground set with small flying fox BBQ and seating areas large oval and soccer goal skateboard area BMX jumps basketball ring and half court adequate street parking

New Town Playground, Kadina

Find it at: Lawrence Street, Kadina With an upgrade in late 2024, Newtown Park is one of our favourites on the Yorke Peninsula with space to please the whole family. Adding on a large (or should I say tall!) addition, anyone who loves a slide will love this park. Accesible public toilets New playground Open grassed area with cricket pitch for ball sports and picnics Large bike track, perfect for all ages and stages Half basketball court...

Little Rockets Play Café – Munno Para & Barossa Valley

Little Rockets Play Cafes in Munno Para and the Barossa Valley have got to be two of the biggest and coolest indoor play centres in South Australia! There is plenty for kids of all ages to do, plus fantastic food and drinks offerings. Both venues also offer parties! Read on to find out why we love Little Rockets Barossa & Munno Para: Little Rockets Munno Para The Munno Para venue is located below Bazinga Trading Cards, Collectibles &...

Mount Gambier Railway Lands

Find it at: Railway Terrace, Mount Gambier The learn to ride mini streetscape is located on the western platform at the Railway Lands The design replicates elements of typical traffic settings, providing young riders, skaters and scooters with realistic learning scenarios. It features roundabouts, speed bumps, crossings and parking areas to help children learn how to navigate traffic environments safely. Forming part of a larger plan for the...

Dear Santa – let your child write their own letters to Santa!

Who ever said boomers aren’t good with technology?! Santa has caught up to the technology trends of 2024 and now your child can write their own letter to Santa AND get a reply with the Dear Santa app. Make some simple Christmas magic for your kids this year and download Dear Santa in time for the holidays! Perfect for children of all ages, Dear Santa helps create lasting holiday memories while keeping the magic of Christmas alive. Whether...

Aurora Park, Strathalbyn

Find it at: Elysium Boulevard, Strathalbyn A $2 million leading-edge playground opened in 2024, in the heart of Strathalbyn development, Aurora. The new playground, Aurora Park, is a great addition for families in the $180 million land development that will house more than 300 families when complete. Aurora Park covers more than 5400sqm with an adventure playground and spaces for ball sports, a picnic lawn and native garden with loop track for...

RL Pash Reserve, Nailsworth

Find it at: D’Erlanger Avenue, Nailsworth Calling all Adelaide adventurers! The awesome 2024 upgrade RL Pash Reserve in Collinswood is right up your alley.This playground has something for everyone, with a mix of play features, chill zones, and even a fitness area for grown-ups (because sometimes parents need a workout too!). Here’s what you’ll find. Colourful mural: A beautiful artwork by a local artist adds a touch of...

Veterens Memorial Reserve Angle Park

Find it at: Stuart Street, Angle Park The existing playground at Veteran Memorial Reserve has reached the end of its usual asset lifespan and is ready for replacement. The current play equipment has a focus on children aged 3 to 12 years old, and council plan to maintain this focus for the replacement playground. Construction of the playground is scheduled to begin in late October 2024 and be completed by mid-December 2024. The new playground...

Fotheringham Reserve North Haven

Find it at: Lady Gowrie Drive, North Haven Construction of the new playground is scheduled to begin in early 2025 and be completed by 30 June 2025. The current play equipment has a focus on children aged 3 to 12 years, and the new playground will maintain that age focus. The new playground will feature; Multi-play unit with various ramps, slides, tunnels and play panels. Swing set with junior, senior and pod / basket swing Monkey bars and...

Waite Street Reserve Ethelton

Find it at: Waite Street, Ethelton Constuction of the new playground is scheduled to begin in early December 2024 and be completed by 30 January 2025. The current play equipment has a focus on children aged 3 to 12 years, and the new playground will maintain that age focus. The playground will include Multi-play unit with multiple slides and various climbing elements Monkey bars Swing set with junior and senior swing Two-way rocker In-ground...

McLauchlan Road Reserve Windsor Gardens

Find it at: McLauchlan Road, Windsor Gardens Construction of the new McLauchlan Road Reserve playground will begin on Monday 28 October 2024 and be completed by end of March 2025. The new playground will include; Cube play unit Steel slide In-ground trampoline Double swing Log seating Kangaroo rocker Carrousel Log balance trail Blackboard Seating Follow the progress...

Southbank Boulevard Reserve Sheidow Park

Find it at: Southbank Boulevard, Sheidow Park Southbank Boulevard Reserve in Sheidow Park is scheduled for an upgrade in 2025/26. Local residents will be consulted in 2024/25 with the proposed design. Surrounding residents will be notified via letterbox drop, there will be an onsite community consultation session where draft concepts will be presented for feedback. This consultation will include information on council’s website, a sign...

Karingal Reserve Playground Port Noarlunga South

Find it at: Norseman Street, Port Noarlunga South This 2024 playground provides an array of ninja and climbing equipment that will suit the slightly older kids or the more adventurous younger ones. The reserve includes; Playground equipment: flying fox, rope climbing tower, a variety of ninja equipment, nature play Fitness station Picnic shelter, table and bench seats Solar lights Drinking fountains No toilets but this is right next to the...

Peerless Road Reserve Munno Para West

Find it at: Peerless Road, Munno Para West The 2024 built reserve upgrade includes play equipment for all abilities and ages, adventure obstacle course, nature play and park amenities such as BBQs, seating, drinking fountain, car parking and toilets. Surrounding the playspace will are green garden beds offering natural boundaries to the park and the existing trees will be retained providing additional natural shade. The reserve overal...

Clare Bike Park

Find it at: Melrose Park, Clare The fabulously talented crew at The Trail Collective (check them out on Facebook here to find out more of their great work) have put together a fantastic facility for the locals up at Clare. Aimed at the beginner and intermediate level, this track is about 90 minutes north of Adelaide and a worthy stop on your day trip or weekend away up in the mid north. For more ripping things to do with the kids up at Clare,...

Adelaide Bike Safety Parks

Adelaide has a number of places that you can take your kids to learn to ride a bike, scooter or skateboard. Some of them are speciality bike safety centres where you can learn about road rules, giving way, understanding road signs etc and some of them are playgrounds or parks that have great flat, concrete areas perfect for learning to ride and not get run over by the big kids in the skatepark or have to worry about too much other bike traffic....

Adelaide Planetarium

Ready for take-off? Launch your intergalactic voyage at the Adelaide Planetarium! Home to the only planetarium in Adelaide that is open to the public all year round, the Adelaide Planetarium is based at the University of South Australia’s Mawson Lakes campus, and offers a unique, interactive experience to explore the universe, galaxy and solar system. Marvel as you journey across space and time from the comfort of your seat, with realistic...

Paradise Recreation Plaza

Find it at: Darley Rd, Paradise A $3.9m upgrade in 2023 transformed the Paradise Skate Park into an exciting and dynamic space for people of all ages, abilities and skill levels. It has also been recognised as ‘Park of the Year’ for 2024 at the Parks and Leisure Australia awards night. So good! Key features of the park include a skate area with bowl, flow zone and street area, dirt BMX track with multiple jumps and berm, pump track, ninja...

Port Lincoln Foreshore Nature Playspace

Opened in 2023, this incredible playground on the Eyre Peninsula is a must-visit, celebrating Barngarla storytelling with stunning First Nations artwork woven into its design. Families will find endless fun in the creative play spaces, from water and sand play to accessible play equipment and exciting climbing structures like the tunnel slide and ropes. With ocean views, picnic spots, free BBQs, and a nearby jetty, it’s the perfect spot for a...

Weigall Oval Playspace, Plympton

Find it at: Oval Terrace, Plympton This is another great example of mixing nature based play elements (water play, rocks and balancing logs) with playground favourites (slides, swings, flying fox) There’s wooden structures to climb, ropes to balance on, water to splash in, sand to build in. The natural elements are really inviting and the kids were having a ball. There’s a good mix of toddler and older kids equipment with a small...

Golden Fields Adventure Playground, Golden Grove

Find it at: Asgard Drive, Golden Grove Golden Fields Reserve has had an incredible upgrade with the addition of an adventure playground, which joins the existing reserve playground in this 12 hectare reserve (the adventure playground is on the lower level)! This has got to be one of the biggest playground reserves in Adelaide with HEAPS of different play areas, including an accessible area and a brand new section with the coolest slide around!...

Shaded Playgrounds for Sunny Days in Adelaide

Adelaide in summer is H-O-T, but that doesn’t stop our kids from wanting to get out and about to their favourite playgrounds. A shaded playground is always a winner in our books, and shade or lack of, is one of the main topics of conversation whenever we post a playground review. So to make it easy to find a spot with lots of natural shade from trees, or great shade sails over the play area we’ve put together a list of our top picks...

Top Picks for Summer In Adelaide

Love summer in Adelaide? Or do you spend the summer months wishing for winter to return? Love or loathe the heat, you need to keep the kids entertained right? Especially during those looooong South Australian school holidays! Here are our favourite family friendly things to do with Kids in Adelaide during Summer. As you can imagine there’s lots of ways to cool down and beat the heat but there’s also a few other super fun ways to...

Aston Hills Adventure Trail Park, Mt Barker

Another brilliant project from the folks at TrailScapes (think Goolwa Pump Track and Angaston Mountain Bike Loop) the Aston Hills Adventure Trail Park is essentially a mountain bike playground in the middle of the new housing development of Aston Hills in Mount Barker. According to the TrailScape website “The Mountain Bike facility comprises of a descending Flow trail that incorporates timber features, berms, rollers and can be...

Kids in Adelaide Playground Map

Looking for the perfect playground to keep your little ones entertained in Adelaide? Look no further than Kids in Adelaide’s Playground Finder! Our comprehensive guide features a wide variety of playgrounds to suit all ages and interests, from toddler-friendly havens to nature-inspired adventures and inclusive play areas. With a handy map to help you find your nearest playground, Kids in Adelaide is your one-stop shop for all things play...